Electricity Grids and Security Analyst - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (Paris)

About this position

The summary below is published by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Lead technical, analytical and modelling work on power systems, grid modernisation (transmission and distribution), and electricity security
• Lead analytical work on system integration of emerging sources of electricity demand and generation, with focus on operational security, reliability and resilience
• Analyse developments in congestion management, grid connection processes, and strategic grid planning across key power markets
• Monitor innovations and operational practices for efficient grid use, including Grid Enhancing Technologies, digital solutions, and regulatory frameworks
• Contribute to IEA's Electricity Security programme and draft grid-related content for IEA publications
• Engage with key industry stakeholders and support IEA standing committees and working parties

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Advanced university degree or PhD in Electrical / Power / Energy Systems Engineering, Energy Economics, Physics or a related discipline
• Experience: At least five to seven years of direct power systems work experience in the electricity industry, economic consulting, grid technology companies, or at an electric regulatory agency working on transmission or distribution networks, system operation, energy management and related fields
• Languages: English (C1)
• Key skills: Technical background in power systems and electricity security concepts, Understanding of power market fundamentals and interaction between system operations and market incentives, Knowledge of medium- and low-voltage distribution grids, Power system modelling (steady-state network modelling, dynamic and transient stability modelling, grid planning and expansion studies), Analytical abilities and excellent writing skills, Excellent command of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, SQL or Power Query, Coding languages such as Python, Grid modelling software such as PowerFactory, PSS, PSCAD
• Eligibility: Nationals of OECD Member Countries; mandatory retirement age is 67

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

• Video-recorded interview
• Job-based assessment
• Panel interviews

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 2 years fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

Hiring unit: Electricity Systems and Markets Division (ESM), International Energy Agency (IEA).

Position details

Reference

REF3341X

Last Verified

6 August 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Electricity Grids and Security Analyst at OECD based in Paris (Other). The vacancy reference is REF3341X. The role falls under the Analyst domain.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ([OECD](http://www.oecd.org/about/)) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

The [International Energy Agency](https://www.iea.org/about/) (IEA) is an intergovernmental organisation committed to advancing security of energy supply, economic growth and environmental sustainability through energy policy co-operation. The IEA operates as an autonomous body within the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

The IEA seeks to recruit Electricity Grids and Security Analysts to contribute to its analytical work on grids and electrification in the Electricity Systems and Markets Division (ESM). The Electricity Gris and Security Analysts will support the Division’s work on electricity security, with a particular focus on transmission and distribution system modernisation. This includes to analyse and model power systems from physical and technoeconomic perspectives, and to draft grid-focused projects.

Main Responsibilities

Modelling, analysis and drafting

* Lead the Division’s technical, analytical and modelling work on power systems, grid modernisation (transmission and distribution), and electricity security. * Lead analytical work on the system integration of emerging sources of electricity demand and generation, with a focus on operational security, reliability and resilience. * Analyse developments in congestion management, grid connection processes, and strategic grid planning across key power markets. * Monitor innovations and operational practices aimed at enabling more efficient use of grids, including Grid Ehancing Technologies (GETs), digital solutions, and regulatory frameworks. * Contribute to the delivery of the IEA’s Electricity Security programme and to drafting grid-related content for the IEA’s _Electricity_ report and other relevant ESM publications.

Collaboration and outreach

* Engage with key industry stakeholders; support preparations as needed for meetings of IEA standing committees, working parties and other groups as required; participate in relevant meetings of other international organisations; provide support for the development of reports, analyses and information items for these meetings.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

* Advanced university degree or PhD in Electrical / Power / Energy Systems Engineering, Energy Economics, Physics or a related discipline.

Professional Background

* At least five years to seven years of direct power systems work experience in the electricity industry, economic consulting, grid technology companies, or at an electric regulatory agency working on transmission or distribution networks, system operation, energy management and related fields. * Strong technical background in power systems and in-depth understanding of electricity security concepts, power market fundamentals, and the interaction between system operations and market incentives. * Solid knowledge of medium- and low-voltage distribution grids, with an understanding of the frameworks governing connection processes and the integration of distributed energy resources. * Experience with network planning and operational practices aimed at enhancing the efficiency and utilisation of existing infrastructure is desirable. * Experience with power system modelling, such as steady‑state network modelling, dynamic and transient stability modelling, or grid planning and expansion studies, would be an advantage. * Proven analytical abilities and excellent writing skills as demonstrated in past work products (analytical reports, quantitative analysis, operative models, and/or published papers).

Tools

* Excellent command of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. * Experience with SQL or Power Query is an asset. * Solid knowledge of relevant coding languages (e.g. Python). * Experience with relevant grid modelling software (e.g. PowerFactory, PSS, PSCAD) would be an advantage.

Languages

* Excellent written and oral command of English, including drafting and proofreading. * Knowledge of one or more other working languages would be an asset.

Core Competencies

* OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 2); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2). * To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to [OECD Core Competencies](https://www.oecd.org/en/about/careers/apply/core-competency-framework.html).

Contract Duration

* 2 years fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.

[What the OECD offers](http://www.oecd.org/careers/whatweoffer.htm)

* Monthly salary starting at 8,098.36 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax. * [Click here](https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/careers/Staff_Rules_and_Regulations_EN.pdf) to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the [OECD’s new contractual modalities](https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/careers/New-Contractual-Policy.pdf). * [Click here](http://www.oecd.org/careers/work/) to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work. * [Click here](https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/careers/OECD-People-Management-Guidebook.pdf) to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life. * Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant. * This vacancy is intended to be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcome the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of [OECD Member Countries](http://www.oecd.org/about/membersandpartners/list-oecd-member-countries.htm), irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.

[Learn more](http://www.oecd.org/careers/work/) about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.

Selection Process

For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews. This is recruitment is meant to develop a roster for IEA Managers’ consideration for future upcoming roles at the Agency. Successful candidates may be cleared and following this process further interviews may follow to assess the suitability of the profiles towards specific needs. Following this recruitment process further interviews may follow for cleared candidates depending on the needs of the Agency and the expertise/area of interest of the candidate.

Closing Date

* This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 14th September 2026 at 23:59 CET (Paris time).

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 3 August 2026, 2 days ago.

No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 6 August 2026.

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